MMV promotes rail travel for winter vacations

MMV, a company specializing in mountain vacations, is encouraging its clients to use rail transport for their winter trips. This initiative is part of an effort to reduce the environmental impact of ski travel and promote more sustainable travel options.

Booking tool combines train and transfer services

MMV offers a booking tool on its website that allows customers to combine train tickets with shuttle transfers by bus or taxi to their accommodations. This service is also available to travelers who have already booked their stays through other platforms like Booking.com.

Night train connects major European cities to ski resorts

A dedicated booking module for the Travelski Night Express is available. This night train, launched last year, departs from Paris, Amsterdam, Rotterdam, Antwerp, and Brussels on Friday evenings, arriving at various stations in the French Alps on Saturday mornings.

Multiple transfer options to popular ski resorts

Passengers arriving at the train stations can take transfers to several popular ski resorts, including La Plagne, Les Arcs, Tignes, and Val Thorens. The service connects to multiple destinations, offering flexibility for travelers.

Train offers various seating and sleeping options

The Travelski Night Express provides four categories of seating and sleeping options, ranging from standard seats to first-class compartments with only three seats. This variety allows travelers to choose based on comfort and budget.

Customers receive a mobility voucher for choosing the train

To encourage the use of trains, customers who book the train service receive an 180-euro mobility voucher in the form of a gift card. This can be used for a future stay, providing added incentive to choose sustainable travel.

Environmental impact of travel is a key concern

According to MMV, 67 percent of the carbon footprint of ski vacations is linked to travel. The company highlights the challenge of replacing individual cars with other transport modes, particularly the "last kilometer" from valley stations to the resorts.